One Pro Cycling team apologises over CiCLE Classic finish-line controversy

Dan Fleeman wins Rutland-Melton International CiCLE Classic for local team Metaltek-Kuota - One Pro rider Hayden McCormick gives Fleeman one-finger salute on the line in protest

Dan Fleeman wins CiCLE Classic 2017.

(Image credit: Andy Jones)

Dan Fleeman (Metaltek-Kuota) took the biggest one-day victory of his career, upsetting the odds and his rivals to clinch the Rutland-Melton International CiCLE Classic, which ended in controversy.

The 34-year-old jumped across to the winning move late in the race, joining New Zealand-born One Pro Cycling rider Hayden McCormick at the head of the race before edging to victory in a thrilling sprint finish.

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Nigel Wynn worked as associate editor on CyclingWeekly.com, he worked almost single-handedly on the Cycling Weekly website in its early days. His passion for cycling, his writing and his creativity, as well as his hard work and dedication, were the original driving force behind the website’s success. Without him, CyclingWeekly.com would certainly not exist on the size and scale that it enjoys today. Nigel sadly passed away, following a brave battle with a cancer-related illness, in 2018. He was a highly valued colleague, and more importantly, an exceptional person to work with - his presence is sorely missed.